As an HIV advocate, consumer and educator Lynn provides endless service to the residents of Columbus, Ohio and has extended her efforts statewide, nationally as well as internationally. Lynn is currently member of OSU CAB. Past COHPA (Central Ohio HIV Planning Council) Co-Chair and volunteers her time to sit on committees in order to stay abreast of HIV policies that are being made and services rendered that will affect persons living with HIV. As well as to prevent those who are not living with HIV from becoming infected. Lynn has provided STI Prevention Education at various Central Ohio alcohol and drug treatment programs to adults. Over the last 29 years Lynn’s experiences include numerous speaking engagements and media appearances providing HIV awareness, education and support to those infected and affected with HIV. Her mission is to help reduce the rate of HIV infection among all people by being visible and living to break the silence. Lynn is from Springfield, Ohio and currently resides in Columbus, Ohio and has lived in several American cities as well as England and Jamaica. She continues to travel internationally. Lynn received a Masters in Education from The Victoria University of Manchester, England.